Question: What is the difference between derivation and priority of invention? Answer: Derivation and priority of invention both focus on inventorship.  Derivation addresses originality, i.e., who invented the subject matter, whereas priority focuses on which party invented the subject matter first. Chapter Details: The answer to this question can be found in chapter 2100 of […]

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